Pocket Bomberman

gameplay

Gameplay

Pocket Bomberman is a 2D platform game. Bomberman can now jump to reach platforms, and the game is viewed from a horizontal perspective. Much of the game's levels focus on travelling upwards, and using anything you can to progress upwards is vital - including floating platforms, jets of water or even using your own (floating) bombs as temporary stepping stones.

The goal is to destroy all enemies on the map (measured by the number next to the "T" on the HUD) to open the exit door, which will take you to the next area. Items can be found inside soft blocks, though traps (such as spikes) may be hidden inside instead.

You are given 4 minutes to complete each stage. Should the timer expire, you will lose a life and have to restart. All items except Bomb Ups, Fire Ups and Speed Ups are lost upon losing a life. If you get a Game Over, all items are lost.

There are five worlds with five areas in each; four regular levels and a boss fight at the end of each world. Defeating the boss will reward Bomberman with a Power Stone, and allow you to progress to the next world.

The Jump Game is an odd little bonus game in addition to the main Normal Game. Bomberman is always jumping and nothing will stop him (outside of wedging him between two blocks); he'll immediately bounce off any horizontal surface he lands on. Bomberman's jumping physics are a bit more 'floaty' than they are in the Normal Game.

The goal is to reach the stop of the stage with the highest score. Each stage is split into four sectors, and at the end of each sector is a boss - they will float from side to side and can only harm Bomberman by colliding with him. Each requires 2 hits to defeat.

Your score is graded by the following criteria:

enemies defeated (200 points each)

enemy generators destroyed (1000 points each)

all enemies defeated (500 points per sector)

bosses defeated (1500 points each)

remaining time (20 points per second)

Mind you, there's no battery function to save your high scores, so you'll need to write it down if you want to impress your friends. And, preferrably, have friends who would be impressed by your Jump Game high scores.